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RADIOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHER
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs all aspects of Mammography to include screening, diagnostic, needle localization and other related imaging.
- Able to operate imaging equipment and other devices as appropriate.
- Positions patients to obtain anatomic information.
- Calculates exposure factors correctly to reduce radiation exposure to patients.
- Practices radiation protection for both patients and personnel.
- Evaluates radiographs for technical quality and uses sound judgement to take additional radiographs to better demonstrate pathology.
- Evaluates requisition for appropriate history and clinical information and seeks guidance on correct exam if questionable.
- Reports all equipment malfunctions and hazards to appropriate supervisor.
- Performs diagnostic mammography on a regularly scheduled basis and maintains competency in needle localization and/or stereotactic biopsy procedures.
- Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
- Assists in training of student radiographers.
- Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
- Patient wait times are minimized.
- More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
- Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
- Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" inservice.
- Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
- Produces an accurate computer and written record on each exam.
- Completes Epic entries 98% of the time.
- Completes requisition correlation accurately 98% of the time.
- Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
- Digitizes appropriate mammography films using the CAD system.
- Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.
- Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.
Licenses:
- Meets ARRT standards
- Meets MA State licensing standards
- Licensed in both Mammography and in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Provides documentation of continuing education and licensing as it’s updated to mammography supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of formal Radiologic Technology training with at least one year of radiography experience and additional training in mammography.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Hours / Shift:
- Shift schedule is Monday through Friday: 8am-4.30 approx
